Live-In Luxury Island Sous Chef | Private Resort

HotelJobs; South Africa; In loco; ZAR 741.000 - 1.070.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kendrick Recruitment seeks a passionate Sous Chef for a luxury private island resort in Zanzibar. This live-in role supports the Executive Chef in maintaining top culinary standards, leading a dedicated kitchen team, and delivering exceptional guest dining experiences in a high-end, remote island setting.

The candidate will oversee kitchen operations, menu planning collaboration, cost control, and compliance with HACCP and hygiene standards while mentoring staff and coordinating with lodge

Competenze

• Formal culinary qualification essential.
• Minimum 2+ years’ Sous Chef experience in a 5-star luxury environment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations (kitchen, service, housekeeping coordination).
• Computer literate.

Mansioni

• Maintain high standards of professionalism within the kitchen team.
• Provide disciplined, inspirational leadership and drive kitchen productivity.
• Ensure all financial controls, stock systems, and record-keeping are strictly followed.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and food quality standards.
• Monitor food costs, budgets, and performance targets.
• Attend daily HOD meetings and coordinate operational planning (arrivals, departures, maintenance, guest requests, special events).
• Ensure health & safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards are met.
• Oversee uniform standards and staff presentation.
• Manage ordering within budget and cost per head requirements.
• Oversee month-end stock takes and inventory control.
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen and staff canteen operations.
• Implement and maintain cleaning rosters in line with local regulations.
• Maintain records of staff leave, rosters, and schedules in absence of Executive Chef.
• Facilitate communication between kitchen, lodge management, guest relations, and butler teams.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Hospitality operations

Computer literacy

Formazione

Formal culinary qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Kendrick Recruitment seeks a passionate Sous Chef for a luxury private island resort in Zanzibar. This live-in role supports the Executive Chef in maintaining top culinary standards, leading a dedicated kitchen team, and delivering exceptional guest dining experiences in a high-end, remote island setting.

The candidate will oversee kitchen operations, menu planning collaboration, cost control, and compliance with HACCP and hygiene standards while mentoring staff and coordinating with lodge